Oscillations and Wave Signals

Three credits · Undergraduate

Many phenomena in nature and technology, such as sound or radio waves, are generated by oscillating systems. This course uses complex numbers and Fourier transformation to analyze the differential equations describing wave phenomena. Damped, driven and coupled oscillations are treated in detail, and spectral analysis of wave signals is discussed. Analytical and numerical methods will be used. Prerequisites: PHYS 122; MATH 107 or 127) or ENGR 122/MATH 122. Three credits.